CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 R nine T motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, through January 26, 2015. The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear turn signals with ones that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2015 motorcycles built between November 27, 2013 and January 26, 2015 have rear turn signals that can be partially blocked from view for drivers behind them. In some road and traffic conditions, a following driver may not clearly see your turn signal, which increases the risk of a crash. The design also does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear turn signals with versions that have longer arms, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information, and check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW R Nine T | 20142015 |
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